Question About Setting Powders ?

After my consultation this past Sunday with Shyam ( pro cast member at Sephora Toronto ) I have been undecided about setting my makeup. His technique is using a powder foundation ( Pro Finish ) to set my makeup and I am so used to using a loose/pressed setting powder. I was wondering which would be better without me looking like I have over dried cake batter on my face ?.

Re: Question About Setting Powders ?

If I'm using a medium-full coverage foundation, then I don't set it with another medium-full powder foundation.

If I'm wearing powder or a cream/powder foundation then I don't set it at all, I just use a finishing product like Guerlain Meteorites or a setting spray.

If I'm wearing a liquid or cream, then sometimes I'll set it with DiorSkin Flawless Perfection, but it's really a buildable foundation, so I only do this when I need more coverage. But usually I'll stick to a loose setting powder and/or a finishing powder.

I always keep the DiorSkin or a guerlain compact in my purse for touchups.

If I'm wearing a TM or BB/CC then I always set it with loose setting powder to keep it from oxidizing & that's it.

It's all personal preference, I just don't understand why someone would apply a light coverage liquid, concealer, a full coverage powder, and then a finishing product. It just seems like a lot of work when you can just use one full coverage product.

Re: Question About Setting Powders ?

You will be happier using a designated setting powder - it does not build up on the skin & is silky soft - I am using MU 4 Ever High Definition. It is amazing & picts don't do it justice because it is so soft & fine.